Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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